Frank J. Janek of the Praha community passed away in the Wagner hospital in
Shiner April 14 , 1959 after having been ill for only a short time. He had
reached the age of 77 years, three months and 11 days.

Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia on April 16 at
9:00 a.m. with continued services at Praha Catholic Church.

Pallbearers were Ben and Elbin Matula, Elbin Janek, Boniface Okruhlik, Edwin
and Bernard Grieve, all nephews of the deceased.

Mr. Janek was born January 3, 1882 in Europe, the son of Frank and Marie
Janek. At the age of three he came to this county with his parents and they
settled in Lavaca County near Praha.

On October 29, 1907 he was united in marriage with Matilda Grieve at Praha
and the young couple settled in the Praha Community were Mr. Janek was engaged
in farming. He was a member of the Praha Catholic Church and Sons of Hermann
lodge.